Emma Johanna Ehmann
(1896-1970)
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Information About Individual
Emma Ehmann was born in Auburn, Michigan on 21 October 1895. According to the 1910 census, she was employed as a farm laborer on the family farm.
On 22 August 1927, Emma married Ferdinand Berg. Their Catholic ceremony was officiated by Fr. William Walsh. Emma would eventually become affiliated with the Lutheran Church. In 1930, she, her husband, and oldest son Calvin Berg were living on the farm of her father.
In 1934, she and her husband moved to Unionville, Michigan. Their home was located at 6577 Center Street. Ferdinand died in 1942. Emma continued to live in their Center Street home until her death.
Emma died in Lapeer County General Hospital on 24 September 1970. She was buried on September 26 in Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery in Sebewaing, Michigan. The Reverend Harold Schlicker officiated.
Photo Gallery
Lorain Berg (left), Emma Ehmann (center), and Calvin Berg (right) outside their home at 6775 Center Road, Unionville, Michigan. c. 1941-1942.
Louis Ehmann (left), Lena Ehmann (center), Arthur Erickson (right) sitting on steps behind Emma Ehmann (front). Louis is Emma's father. Lena is her sister. Arthur is Lena's husband. Photograph after 1922.
Emma Ehmann is on the far left. Her son, Lorain Berg, is in front of her. The photograph was taken at Ft. Custer is Battle Creek. I do not know the relationship between Emma and the Singers. Nor do I Know who wrote the note on the back of the photograph.
Emma Ehmann. I believe this might be her wedding photograph. 1927.
Calvin Berg with Emma Ehmann just before he left for Vietnam. 1969.
Emma Ehmann. c. late 1960s.
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Documents
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Newspaper article about the honors graduates for the 1951 Unionville High School graduating class. Julia Liberacki was the valedictorian and Lorain Berg graduated with honors. Julia's parents Alexander Liberacki and Rachel Wilcox are mentioned as is Lorain's mother Emma Ehmann. 1951.
Prayer card for Emma Ehmann. September 1970.
Additional Documents
- Marriage License for Ferdinand Berg and Emma Ehmann. 22 August 1927.
- Paternal side of genealogy chart created by Steven Berg. c. 1966.
- Marriage information for Emma Ehmann and Ferdinand Berg. 22 August 1927.
- Application for military headstone for Ferdinand Berg. 6 August 1944.
- Ferdinand Berg's obituary. #01. 1942.
- Ferdinand Berg's obituary. #02. 1942.
- Ferdinand Berg's death certificate. and certification
- Ferdinand Berg's death certificate. 1942,
- Claim number C-2.961.081 made by Emma Ehmann for death benefits as the survivor of Ferdinand Berg. 1942Page 01. Page 02. Page 03. Page 04.
- Claim made by Emma Ehmann who was the widow of Ferdinand Berg. 1942. Page 01. Page 02. Page 03. Page 04.
- Receipt for furniture Ferdinand Berg and Emma Ehmann purchased for their home located at 6577 Center Street, Unionville, Michigan. 22 June 1934.
- Receipt for furniture Ferdinand Berg and Emma Ehmann purchased for their home located at 6577 Center Street, Unionville, Michigan. 5 April 1958.
- Calvin R. Berg's birth certificate. 22 October 1927.
- Birth certificate for Lorain Berg. 13 July 1933.
- Prayer card for Emma Ehmann. September 1970. Page 01. Page 02. Page 03.
- Funderal Register for Emma Ehmann. Cover. Page 01. Page 02. Page 03. Page 04. Page 05.
- Newspaper article reporting that Ardella Holtzwart was the Valedictorian and Calvin Berg was the Salutatorian of the 1946 graduating class at Unionville High School. Ardella's parents, Edward Holzwart and Mollie Spangler are mentioned as is Calvin's mother Emma Ehmann. 1942
- Receipt from Bay Osteopathic Hospital for a $100 payment from Emma Ehmann for her hospital stay. 22 March 1959.
- Receipt from Ed Mill Plumbing and Heating for work done for Emma Ehmann. The $29.23 bill was paid in full on 31 December 1954. It appears that Calvin Berg paid the bill. 26 October 1954. Front. Back. Itemized list of work completed.
- Emma Ehmann paid $7.00 to have her home hooked up to a sewer connection. 20 March 1953.
- Social security application information for Emma Ehmann.
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